fewer than the entire lakers team. third quarter, anthony driving to the hoop, lands awkwardly on his ankle, he left the game, did not return, sprained left ankle. before he left, 30 points. knicks hold on to the lead. felteden to chandler for the knicks. knicks win, 117-107. knicks now 9-0 at home. no word yet on whether or not carmelo will play the knicks game on saturday. donny, the knicks are for real. >> they are, 17-5, and they booed d'antoni. it was actually uncomfortable. >> they should have cheered the defense. >> the garden was alive. this is a team that's for real, no question. >>> coming up, former obama campaign deputy manager, stephanie cutter joining us right here on set in new york. >>> but first, "mika's must-read opinion pages." you're watching "morning joe" brewed by starbucks. ♪ i am the ghost of cookies past. residue. so gross. well you didn't use new pam, so it looks like you're "stuck" with me. [ female announcer ] bargain brand cooking spray leaves annoying residue. that's why there's new pam. [ male announcer ] it started long ago. the joy of giving somethin